Brevard Zoo's Mission

"Wildlife Conservation Through Education and Participation"

JR. ZOO CREW: HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM

For children ages 5 to 12

Jr. Zoo Crew offers a unique opportunity for homeschool students to explore interesting and current topics in science and conservation. Each module is themed and classes are held from 2 to 4 PM. Ages 9 to 12 is drop-off and ages 5 to 8 is optional drop-off. Monday classes are held simultaneous and are separated by age. A minimum enrollment of 10 paying participants is required to run. Click here for a program flyer. See our Educator or Family Workshops for more fun!

Do frogs give you warts? Do bats suck your blood? Do ostriches bury their heads in the sand? Find out if these and other age-old animal myths are true or false! This program compliments our November Night Hike, but is not a requirement.

Creatures of the Night

Special Time! 5 – 7 pm November 12 & 13 (ages 5 – 8 & 9 – 12)

Ever wonder about the nocturnal world? Want to know what these animals do while we sleep? Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at night, while discovering the adaptations needed to survive in the dark.

Think you know everything there is to know about sharks? Dive in for a closer look at these amazing creatures, see how they’re classified and meet their prehistoric relatives!

Indian River Lagoon Exploration Day

April Offsite 9:30 am - 1pm Friday, April 26 (ages 9 – 12)

Spend the day as a marine biologist in the Indian River Lagoon! Search for fascinating creatures and use scientific tools to conduct water quality measurements. This is NOT a drop off program.

Fall Homeschool Day

August 20, 2018! Limited tickets are available!

Kick off the school year right by exploring the learning opportunities offered by the Zoo and other local organizations! This special event includes hands-on activities, exciting animal presentations, a train ride and Zoo admission.

EXCLUSIVE JR. ZOO CREW EVENTS

Join us for a day as a marine scientist, exploring the Indian River Lagoon. Using scientific instruments, we will be conducting water quality measurements to be entered into a real scientific data base as well as seining for marine life. This is NOT a drop off program, children must be accompanied by paying adult.

HOMESCHOOL DAY
August 2019
9:30 AM to 3 PM

Join us for Homeschool Day and explore the many learning opportunities offered by Brevard Zoo and other local educational organizations! This special event includes introduction to Brevard Zoo’s Homeschool programming, special animal presentations, hands-on activities presented by local organizations and Zoo admission. This is not a drop-off program; children must be accompanied by paying adult.

JR. ZOO CREW GALLERY

Indian River Lagoon Exploration Day!

Indian River Lagoon Exploration Day for homeschoolers is fantastic! Hope to see you at the lagoon! Limited tickets are available, purchase your tickets early!

Oh My!

Special keeper talks and more!

Homeschool Program

In this microscopic lesson we collected and identified aquatic animals and peeked into the world of microscopic organisms.

Up-close animal encounters

Education specialist introducing children to animal

Fall Homeschool Day

August 20, 2018! Limited tickets are available!

Kick off the school year right by exploring the learning opportunities offered by the Zoo and other local organizations! This special event includes hands-on activities, exciting animal presentations, a train ride and Zoo admission.

PRIVATE ADVENTURES FOR HOMESCHOOL GROUPS

GROUP FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCES

Homeschool groups can book any of our EdZOOcation Program Experiences and qualify for reduced admission as a private group booking. Learn more.

EVENING ADVENTURES

Do you belong to a homeschool group and want to do something unique and educational with your group? Plan your own private night hike or overnight at the Zoo and experience one of the WILDEST places around! Ages 5 and up (with parent or caregiver). To reserve a date, call 321.254.9453 x252 or email edprograms@brevardzoo.org.

COME GROW WITH US…

YOUTH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESTEENS 13 – 16 YEARS OLD
The Zoo Teen Program provides a way for youth to serve their community in pursuit of environmental awareness and career exploration. Teens are offered a variety of opportunities throughout the year. Learn more.

FROGWATCH
Are you interested in becoming a citizen scientist? Would you like to be a part of a nationwide conservation effort? Or do you simply want to help save frogs? Then consider signing up for a FrogWatch USA training session! No previous experience or expertise necessary! FrogWatch trainees will learn how to identify local frog and toad species by their calls as well as learn about amphibian biology, amphibian conservation and wetlands. If you hear frogs and toads calling at home you could monitor your own backyard! Learn more.

We reserve the right to combine or cancel education programs dueto certain circumstances. If this occurs participants will be notified.

REFUND POLICY

No refunds will be issued once a ticket is purchased.

No refunds or rain checks will be issued due to inclement weather. The Zoo is an outdoor facility with little indoor space. Please plan your trip to the Zoo accordingly based upon the anticipated weather conditions for that day.

No refunds will be issued to anyone removed from the Zoo for failure to follow the Rules of the Wild.